Donald Joseph Kelly passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014. Born in Brooklyn NY on November 11, 1936, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Kelly. He was preceded in death by his brother, James, Joseph and Robert and his son, Robert.
He is survived by his wife, Laurie Kelly; son, Sean M. Kelly and fiancé Jennifer Jackson; son, Keegan Gemmell of Raleigh; five granddaughters; sisters, Maureen Kelly of Rahway NJ and Helen Adams of Staten Island NY; and brother, Edmund Kelly from Rahway NJ.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7 - 9 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with a rosary at 8:30 p.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 1p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church with Father Tim Meares officiating. In respect to Don’s dedication to his church and country, the Knights of Columbus Color Guard will be present and full military honors will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Knights of Columbus, c/o OLPHC, 315 Hammond Street, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.